Park · UT, US
Natural Bridges National Monument
Natural Bridges National Monument in Utah was certified in 2007 as the world's first International Dark Sky Park. The monument is open year-round and camping is by reservation only. The visitor center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily in summer, and the monument posts a no cell service notice, so plan fuel and supplies before you arrive.
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| Type | Park |
| State / Province | UT |
| Country | United States |
| Certified | 2007 |
| Coordinates | 37.6026, -110.0112 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/natural-bridges-national-monument-dark-sky-park/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
0% illuminated. Rises 6:30 AM MST. Sets 4:43 PM MST. Times are local to the park.
Next new moon
November 9, 2026
The darkest, best-for-stargazing night in the current lunar cycle. See the full trip planner for the next 12 months of new-moon windows.
Upcoming meteor showers
- Leonids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, November 17, 2026
- Geminids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, December 13, 2026
- Ursids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, December 22, 2026
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